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Godfrey Gao’s Girlfriend Bella Posts Remembrance Tribute to the Deceased Star on What Would Have Been his 36th Birthday

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 22, 2020 by ockoalaSeptember 21, 2020
Couple enjoying drinks at a cafe.

Lest we become numb from so many celebrity passings in 2020, think back to how awful 2019 was as well and there was no COVID-19 back then. One of the deaths was the wholly accidental and medically brought on passing of model-actor Godfrey Gao from full cardiac arrest after intense physical activity for a prolonged period of time filming a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Godfrey Gao | 3 Replies

Godfrey Gao Laid to Rest in Taipei at Memorial Led by Parents and Two Older Brothers

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 16, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 16, 2019
Stylish man in sunglasses and sweater.

I still can’t grasp the untimely death of Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao. Unlike the recent spate of suicides in K-ent, this one was entirely preventable as Godfrey collapsed of a massive heart attack on the set of a C-variety show that was all about a grueling competitive chase through the city at night. I’ll let the netizens and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Godfrey Gao | 14 Replies

Godfrey Gao’s Body Returned to Taiwan and Family Plans Public and Private Funeral Service in Coming Week

A Koala's Playground Posted on December 2, 2019 by ockoalaDecember 2, 2019
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It’s been almost a week but it’s still surreal to think that Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao has passed away. His family went to China to claim his body after he suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 35 years old while filming a C-variety show. His body arrived in Taipei this Monday accompanied by his second … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Godfrey Gao | 13 Replies

Basketball Player James Ma Gets Married in Taipei and Leaves Best Man Spot Empty for Best Friend Godfrey Gao Three Days After His Passing

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 29, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 30, 2019
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Life is so unpredictable and the saddest of event could lead to the happiest in the span of mere days. Three days after Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao unexpected passed away while filming a C-variety show, his best friend basketball player James Ma got married in Taipei as life goes on. Godfrey was supposed to be the best man … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Godfrey Gao, James Ma | 6 Replies

Godfrey Gao Reportedly Already Married to Rumored Girlfriend Bella Su and Filmed 17 Hours Straight for Variety Show Before Collapsing

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 27, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2019
Portraits of a woman and a man.

This kills me, he didn’t have to die and there are even more people mourning him. Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model Godfrey Gao passed away this week from a heart attack, collapsing in the early morning hours on the streets of China surrounded by cast mates and crew filming the variety show Chase Me. His agency confirmed he recently had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Godfrey Gao | 15 Replies

Taiwanese-Canadian Actor Godfrey Gao Dies at 35 Years Old From Heart Attack Filming C-variety Show

A Koala's Playground Posted on November 26, 2019 by ockoalaNovember 26, 2019
Stylish man in sunglasses and sweater.

FUCK YOU 2019. Seriously. I cannot believe I am writing about two Asian celebrity deaths in the same week. One is already insane and painful, two just confirms this is one of the worst years ever in blogging about East Asian entertainment. News reports have confirmed that Taiwanese-Canadian heartthrob actor Godfrey Gao (Gao Yi Xiang) has died. He was 35 … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Godfrey Gao | 26 Replies

Hu Ge and Huang Xiaoming Lead the Pack of Gorgeous C-actors at the 2016 GQ Men of the Year Awards

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 12, 2016 by ockoalaSeptember 11, 2016

The gentlemen of Chinese entertainment were out in collective stylish handsomeness this week for the 2016 GQ China Men of the Year Awards in Beijing. It was across the board old school well tailored tuxedo glamour for all attendees but one very bright exception, lol. Leading the way were two of China’s top leading men Hu Ge and Huang Xiaoming, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Deng Cao, Godfrey Gao, Hu Ge, Huang Xiaoming, Jin Bo Ran, Kris | 8 Replies

C-drama God of War Zhao Zi Long with Lin Geng Xin and Yoona Premieres this Week April 3rd

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 2, 2016 by ockoalaApril 2, 2016
Woman in traditional Chinese costume, smiling.

Bigger isn’t necessarily better is a true adage in many situations, and almost certainly applies to dramas. Those aiming for bigger often find the collapse to be equally thunderous, which can make for entertaining watches for the exact opposite reasons of rubbernecking the hot mess. Premiering this April 3rd is the huge budget period C-drama God of War Zhao Zi … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged God of War Zhao Zhi Long, Godfrey Gao, Jia Qing, Kim Jung Hoon, Lin Geng Xin, Yan Yi Kuan, Yoona | 17 Replies

Period C-drama God of War with Yoona and Lin Geng Xin Release First Splashy Look

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 1, 2015 by ockoalaFebruary 5, 2019
Two people in traditional Asian costumes.

With the release of the first official trailer, I think it’s safe to expect supremely dorky rather than totally awesome with upcoming period C-drama God of War Zhao Zhi Long. Folks were naturally skeptical about Korean idol-actress Yoona being cast as a period C-beauty, but the trailer reveals that she’s far from the only one miscast. Aside from supporting female … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged God of War Zhao Zhi Long, Godfrey Gao, Gu Li Ne Zha, Jia Qing, Kim Jung Hoon, Lin Geng Xin, Yoona | 35 Replies

C-drama God of War with Lin Geng Xin and Yoona Release Official Drama Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 27, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 27, 2015
Couple in traditional clothing, intimate scene.

The first official full scale drama stills are out for upcoming period C-drama God of War Zhao Zhi Long. I’ll go soft on my critique for now and just say that I’m not impressed. I’ll leave it to the angry C-netizens to rip this one apart, seeing as how the general consensus is that it looks chintzy rather than magnificent … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged God of War Zhao Zhi Long, Godfrey Gao, Gu Li Ne Zha, Lin Geng Xin, Yoona | 33 Replies

C-drama God of War Cleverly Combines First Peek with New Year Wishes

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 20, 2015 by ockoalaMarch 21, 2015
Couple interacting with a festive background.

I don’t know whether to be annoyed or impressed with the production of upcoming period C-drama God of War Zhao Zhi Long. The drama released the most teaser-ish of teasers, putting all previous drama teases to shame for showing too much to be really called a teaser. In an impressive feat of clever tie-in, the production sneaked the first official … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged God of War Zhao Zhi Long, Godfrey Gao, Gu Li Ne Zha, Kim Jung Hoon, Lin Geng Xin, Yoona | 7 Replies

C-drama Zhao Zi Long with Yoona and Lin Geng Xin Starts Filming and More Pretty Faces Join the Cast

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 24, 2015 by ockoalaJanuary 24, 2015

Filming has started for the big-budget and big-cast upcoming period C-drama Wu Shen Zhao Zi Long with a working English title of God of War Zhao Yun. The drama made headlines last month for the casting of SNSD member Yoona as the female lead, making her first foray into the Chinese market and doing it in a big way. She’s … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Godfrey Gao, Gu Li Ne Zha, Jia Qing, Li Yi Feng, Lin Geng Xin, Yan Yi Kuan, Yoona | 95 Replies

Taiwan Stars Descend on Breeze Night 2013

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 12, 2013 by ockoalaMay 30, 2013

Breeze is one of Taiwan’s largest department stores (though I’m partial to Uni-Hankyu 統一阪急 and Shinkong Mitsukoshi 新光三越) and the flagship store is in the Shinyi district along with the other main department stores and next to the flagship Eslite Bookstore. The homegrown fashion conglomerate holds an annual star-studded Breeze Night fashion fete every year attended by the stars and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Chris Wu, Godfrey Gao, Hannah Quinlivan, James Wen, Kristen Jen, Lin Yo Wei, Rhydian Vaughan, Sunny Wang, Tony Yang | 19 Replies

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